I'm going to share a few simple "To Dos" that might help you try something new this holiday season without adding any stress. More peace, less stress! #1 - Pray for your Loved Ones. Last year I shared how we collect our Christmas Cards and pray for the different friends and family around the … [Read more...] about December – To Do
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Thankfulness
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough” ― Oprah Winfrey God has taken this last year to open my eyes to so many things that I have personally needed to work on. I have been reminded of my need to … [Read more...] about Thankfulness
Three Gifts – Three Meanings
I contributed recently on ABFOL about how to keep your holidays happy and organized. In the post I touched on how we do gifts for our kids each Christmas. It was more of an overview so I wanted to elaborate more on the specifics and details. I think it is a great strategy that … [Read more...] about Three Gifts – Three Meanings
Happy {Organized} Holidays
Today I'm talking all about how to keep the holidays “happy” by using organization and by taking a “less is more” approach. So grab a pen and paper and let’s get to planning the happy into this holiday season! I am covering everything from selective scheduling, to gearing down the gifts, to … [Read more...] about Happy {Organized} Holidays
Simple Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen
I have said it before, and I'm saying it again! Weeknight dinners can be really tough. It can be tough to get a healthy dinner on the table each and every night. Especially on time. I find it challenging to squeeze in the time for food preparation when often I need to be two places at … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen
Seasons of Motherhood
Last week I was at a luncheon and someone asked me, "What do you do?" A simple question. A question that I have been asked many times. I started to answer, but I really wasn't prepared with what to say. Of course I am a wife and a mother, but what do I do? Really they were just asking out of … [Read more...] about Seasons of Motherhood